Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Outpatient Mental Health Substance Use Disorder

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Department of Veterans Affairs
1 month ago
Saint Cloud, Minnesota$67K - $106KFull TimeMental Health CounselinginNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

The Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPMHC) is assigned to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System's Mental Health Integrated Clinical Community (MH ICC), focusing on expanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Expand and integrate SUD therapeutic services.
  • Promote service integration and reduce stigma.
  • Collaborate across care settings within the Health Care System.

Requirements

  • Licensure as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor.
  • Experience with substance use disorder treatment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $67,290 to $105,845 per year (GS 9-11).
  • No relocation assistance.
  • Full federal benefits including health insurance and retirement.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time permanent appointment.
  • Occasional travel required.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift details provided.

This internal VA position offers a meaningful role in SUD care with comprehensive federal benefits and a collaborative environment.

6.0

Burnout Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago